Top Ten: Texas resistance to Obamacare will only hurt state residents, president says

Every week Texas on the Potomac gives you a second glimpse of our most popular stories from last week. Here are the most viewed stories from April 28 to May 4.

1. President warns Texas that massive resistance to Obamacare implementation will hurt residents. Perry and the Texas legislature have refused to create exchanges and expand Medicaid, hurting the state’s residents, according to Obama. Rick Dunham reports >>

2. Home-state favorites: Sheila Jackson Lee and Louie Gohmert most reliant on Texas donations. The Houston Democrat and Tyler Republican lead the way on fundraising from Lone Star State residents. Corey Kane reports >>

6. Who’s driving the social media debate on #obamacare? It might surprise you. An analysis of twitter shows Fox News and Politicio were the most influential users on the subject. Arlind Maurer reports >>

7. Twitter profile: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18). An analysis of the Houston Democrat’s social media use shows her focus on the Voting Rights Act and the Violence Against Women Act. Rick Dunham reports >>

8. Ron Paul calls government search for Boston bombers ‘a taste of martial law.’ The former representative slammed the police lockdown in a Boston suburb during the hunt for the bombing suspect. Alison Sullivan reports >>

9. Who’s driving the social media debate on the #NRA? It might surprise you. A twitter analysis shows former wrestler and reality television star Steve Austin is the most influential user on the gun rights organization. Arlind Maurer reports >>

10. TexMessage: Who is bankrolling each Texas representative? A list of all 36 representatives, showing who is their biggest campaign contributor and what sector is giving the most. Corey Kane reports >>